Incubate
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Natural Process
Describes a natural role in hatching eggs, often done by the parent bird.

The hen will incubate her eggs until they are ready to hatch.
Patience Required
Incubation takes time and suggests a period of waiting.

You must wait for several weeks as the eggs incubate.
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